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A573 RGC

1983 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,661 mi
Last recorded63,661 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Escort55,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA573 RGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,661 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 63,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel lines have heavy corrosion.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel centre is broken.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 63,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

gear box bearings noisy

sterring rack feels a bit rough in operation

Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,535 miles

excessive engine oil leaks , corrosion in under body panels .

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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A573 RGC is a 1983 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A573 RGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A573 RGC registered?

A573 RGC is a 1983 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A573 RGC safe to buy?

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